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Registration 2015-2016
CREDITS
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
English (note 1)
4 credits
Social Studies (note 2)
4 credits
Mathematics (note 3)
3 credits
Science (note 4)
3 credits
Two credits in one of the specified programs of study:
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World Language (same language) (note 5)
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Fine Arts (note 6)
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Career and Technical Education (note 7)
2 credits
Physical Education (P.E.)
1 credit (note 8)
Health
0.5 credit
Personal Transition Plan
0.5 credit
Electives (Any Subject Area)
6 credits
Senior Project
TOTAL:
May be counted toward 1.0 elective credit
24 credits
Notes:
English shall include English Language Arts 1 (1 credit), English Language Arts 2 (1 credit) and Expository Writing (0.5 credit).
Social Studies shall include Modern History of Hawaii (0.5 credit), Participation in a Democracy (0.5 credit), World History (1 credit), US History (1 credit).
Math shall include Algebra 1 (1.0 credit), Geometry (1.0 credit) or e.g. two-year integrated Common Core course sequence.
Science shall include Biology (1.0 credit) and Laboratory Science Electives (2.0 credits).
Two credits in a single World Language. Credits must be taken in sequence with consecutive course numbers in the study of one language. OR
Two credits in a Fine Arts discipline: Visual Arts, Music, Drama or Dance. OR
Two credits need to be in a single career pathway program of study sequence.
Required courses: PEP 1005 Physical Education Lifetime Fitness (0.5 credit) and Basic Physical Education Elective (0.5 credit).
Honors Recognition Certificate Requirements
In addition to meeting the requirements for the Hawaii High School Diploma, the following must be met with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above:
Academic Honors:
4 credits of Math: The 4th credit beyond Algebra 2 must be earned via a combination of the following half-credit courses (or equivalent IB math courses): Algebra 3, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, Precalculus.
4 credits of Science: Of the four credits, one credit must be in Biology 1 (or equivalent IB Biology; or AP Biology courses); and the other three credits must be lab-based science credits.
Two credits minimum must be from AP/IB/Running Start courses (equivalent to credits for 2 college courses).
CTE Honors:
Completes program of study​ (2-3 courses in sequence plus a state-identified specific academic course requirement).
Earn a B or better in each required program of study (coursework)
Meet or exceed proficiency on performance-based assessments for corresponding program of study
Completes one of the following written assessments for the corresponding program of study:
Earn at least 70% on each end-of-course assessment
Earn a nationally-recognized certificate
Earn a passing score on a Dual Credit Articulated Program of Study assessment
STEM Honors:
4 credits of Math: The 4th credit beyond Algebra 2 must be earned via a combination of the following half-credit courses (or equivalent IB math courses): Algebra 3, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, Precalculus.
4 credits of Science: Of the four credits, one credit must be in Biology 1 (or equivalent IB Biology; or AP Biology courses); and the other three credits must be lab-based science credits.
College Bound Student
Steps to be prepared for college:
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Maintain a 3.0 grade point average (Community college only requires a high school diploma)
Take 4 years of math and science
Take 2 years of a world language
Take the PSAT and PLAN during your sophomore or junior year.
Take the SAT and the ACT end of junior year/beginning of senior year
Apply for scholarships beginning of senior year
 maintain 3.0 GPA
 get involved in community service, clubs, athletics, & student council
 complete your personal statement
 complete your resume
◦ Have a positive attitude and always try even if you are not sure how!
◦ Complete a Service Learning Project
Career Pathways
Industrial & Engineering
Natural Resources
HELPSS - Human services
Health Services
Business, Management, & Technology
Arts & Communication
English
Regular
English 1
English 2
English 3
Expository Writing/World
Literature
College Prep
English 1 Honors
English 2 Honors
American Lit/Expository
Write 1
British Literature/Expository
Write 2
College Level
English 1 Honors
English 2 Honors
AP English
AP English
Social Studies
World History
US History
Modern History of Hawaii/Participation of Democracy
Psychology/Economics or
American Problem/Ethnic Studies or
Global Studies/Geography or
AP US History
Math
Modeling our World 1(MUST TAKE ALG 1 AT SAME TIME) Algebra 1
Geometry
Modeling Our World 2 or Algebra 2
Trigonometry/Analytical Geometry or Probability/Statistics
AP Calculus/Calculus
Science
College Prep
 Physical Science
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Physics
 AP Biology
Health Pathway Science Option 1
 Physical Science
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Human Physiology
 AP Biology
•Natural Resources Science Option 2
•Physical Science
•Biology
•Environmental Science
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
ELECTIVES
REQUIRED:
TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL
(.5 CREDIT)
PHYS ED- LIFE FITNESS (.5 CREDIT)
PHYS ED – LIFETIME ACTIVITIES
(.5 CREDIT)
HEALTH (.5 CREDIT)
CTE/FINE ARTS ELECTIVES